Office Space: Nesting
It is getting dark out there pretty early here in Boston. Winter is definitely coming. For many of us, that means working from home in the darkest time of the year with a pandemic spike derailing holiday plans. Whether you…
It is getting dark out there pretty early here in Boston. Winter is definitely coming. For many of us, that means working from home in the darkest time of the year with a pandemic spike derailing holiday plans. Whether you…
Lately, I've had several clients mention how much they love their job. They dedicate so much time and energy to doing a good job. Striving to create high-quality work and to be an exceptional colleague. These same clients are often…
Tomorrow is Election Day in what has proven to be a challenging year. And all over the country the push towards “keeping it professional” will be in full force. But what does that actually mean? On the surface, being “professional”…
Whether it is the crisp morning chill, or an impending, contentious election there is something in the air right now. Many of you are leaping forward in an attempt to do something productive. And others, are retreating into a "wait…
One of my primary goals as a teacher is to help people towards clarity and confidence in speaking. This does not mean that the most direct approach is always best. Some conversations, and some people, require a little stage dressing.…
Today, I entered my actual office for the first time since March. Some of you have been enjoying this privilege for a while and others are safely ensconced at home. What strikes me is not the differences in the patterns…
Repeat after me: One cannot solve everything in one meeting. This is especially true with problems are multi-faceted and/or there are complicated personalities involved. What you need is a plan. How to see the board before you and chart your…
For those of us still working at home for some portion of the time, there is an interesting balance. If there is no commute and work is right there, what prevents you from bleeding into the boundary between work and…
Those of us still working at home some or part of the time have a system going by now. The physical location for work, our computer setup, and perhaps some actual or virtual background. Today, I want to spend some…
We are all pretty used to virtual meetings at this point but people are still making some common mistakes. So today, I wanted to offer some guidelines for improving communication and getting things done. Let People Know the Purpose of…